Sample Question Paper 14

Class 10 (Mathematics)
1. (b) The smallest composite number is 4 and the 6. (d) In ∆CED and ∆CBA,
smallest prime number is 2. ∠C = ∠C [common]
The prime factorisation of 4 = 2 × 2 = 2 2 ∠E = ∠B [Q ED || BA ]
and the prime factorisation of 2 = 21 ∴ ∆CED ~ ∆CBA [AA rule]
Now, the HCF of 2 and 4 is the product of smallest CE CD ED
power of each common prime factor in the numbers. ⇒ = = [basic proportionality theorem]
CB CA BA
HCF (2, 4) = 21 = 2 a x ay
⇒ = ⇒ x=
2. (a) Let the point on X-axis be P(x, 0 ), which divides the a+ b y a+ b
line joining the points A and B in the ratio k : 1. 7. (b) We have, 4x 2 − 12 x − 9 = 0
k 1
On comparing it with ax 2 + bx + c = 0, we get
A (–3, –4) P (x, 0) B (1, 2)
Q a = 4, b = −12 and c = −9
 k(1) + 1(−3) k(2 ) + 1(−4) ∴ D = b2 − 4 ac = (−12 )2 − 4(4)(−9) = 144 + 144 = 288
Then, P(x, 0 ) = P  , 
 k+1 k+1  ∴ Roots of given equation are real and unequal.
 k − 3 2 k − 4 8. (a) In ∆ABC, DE || BC
= P , 
 k +1 k +1 Let EC = x cm
On equating the y-coordinates, we get A
2k − 4 6 cm
0= 12 cm
k+1
D E
⇒ 0 = 2k − 4 8 cm x cm
⇒ k =2 B C
It means point P divides the line joining the point in the
AD AE
ratio 2 : 1. Then, = [by basic proportionality theorem]
DB EC
3. (d) Q ∆ABC ~ ∆PQR 6 12
AB BC CA ⇒ =
∴ = = 8 x
PQ QR RP
12 × 8
6 4 5 ⇒ x= = 16 cm
⇒ = = 6
4.5 x 3.75
∴ EC = 16 cm
6 4
⇒ = 9. (a) Let a = 510 and b = 92
4.5 x
4 × 4.5 ∴ a = 2 × 3 × 5 × 17 and b = 2 2 × 23
⇒ x=
6 ∴ LCM (a, b) = 2 2 × 3 × 5 × 17 × 23 = 23460
= 3 cm 10. (d) Distance between two parallel tangents,
4. (d) Let A(0, 0 ), B(3, 3 ) and C(3, λ ). P A Q
Since, ∆ABC is an equilateral triangle.
∴ AB = AC
O
⇒ AB 2 = AC 2
3 cm
⇒ (3 − 0 )2 + ( 3 − 0 )2 = (3 − 0 )2 + (λ − 0 )2
⇒ 9 + 3 = 9 + λ2 R B S
⇒ λ2 = 3 AB = OA + OB = 3 + 3 = 6 cm
⇒ λ=± 3 11. (c) If roots are equal, then
5. (a) We have, Discriminant (D ) = 0
P(rain it will not rain tomorrow) ∴ (6 k )2 − 4 × 9 × 4 = 0 [Q D = b2 − 4ac ]
= 1 − P(it will rain tomorrow) ⇒ 36 k 2 = 144 ⇒ k 2 = 4
= 1 − 0.85 = 0.15 ∴ k = ±2
12. (d) (2 − 5 )(2 + 5 ) = 2 2 − ( 5 )2 20. (d) Given equations are kx − y = 2 and 6x − 2 y = 3
2 2
[Q (a + b)(a − b) = a − b ] For unique solution,
= 4 − 5 = −1, which is rational. a1 b1 k −1
≠ ⇒ ≠
a2 b2 6 −2
13. (a) We have, an = 4n + 6
6
∴ a1 = 4 × 1 + 6 = 10 ⇒ k≠ ⇒ k≠3
2
and a2 = 4 × 2 + 6 = 14
So, the given pair of equations has unique solution for
∴Common difference, d = a2 − a1 = 14 − 10 = 4 all real values of k except 3.
14. (c) Given, median = 139 units and mean = 136.50 units. So, the given Assertion (A) is false.
We know that The condition for two lines to intersect is
Mode = 3 (Median) − 2 (Mean) a1 b1
≠
= 3(139) − 2(136. 50 ) a2 b2
= 417 − 273 = 144 So, the given Reason (R) is true.
Hence, the value of mode is 144 units. 21. Let AB be a chord of a circle with centre O, and let AP
15. (a) The pair of equations has no solutions as the two and BP be the tangents at A and B respectively.
lines are parallel to each other. Suppose the tangents meet at P. Join OP. Suppose OP
meets AB at C.
Y
We have to prove that ∠PAC = ∠PBC
x=0
x=3 In ∆PCA and ∆PCB, we have

C
O P
X
O 1 2 3 4 5

B
(1)
16. (b) We know that, the area A of a sector of angle θ in a PA = PB
circle of radius r is given by
[Q tangents from an external point are equal]
θ
A= × πr 2 ∠APC = ∠BPC
360 °
45° 22 [Q PA and PB are equally inclined to OP]
= × × (14)2 [Q θ = 45°, r = 14 cm] and PC = PC [common]
360 ° 7
1 22 So, by SAS criterion of congruence, we have
= × × 14 × 14 = 77 cm 2
8 7 ∆PAC ≅ ∆PBC
17. (b) From the figure, we have ⇒ ∠PAC = ∠PBC Hence proved. (1)
PQ = PT and PR = PT 22. We have,
∴ PR = PQ = 4.5 cm 1
tan θ = = tan 30 ° ⇒ θ = 30 °
18. (b) We know that, diagonals of square bisects each 3
other.
cosec 2θ − sec 2 θ cosec 2 30 ° − sec 2 30 °
∴ Mid-point of AC = Mid-point of BD Now, =
cosec 2θ + sec 2 θ cosec 2 30 ° + sec 2 30 °
 5 + 2 p + 1  1 + 6 5 + 2 
 ,  = ,  [Q θ = 30 ° ] (1)
 2 2   2 2  2
2  2 
p+1 7 (2 ) −   Q cosec 30 °= 2 
⇒ =  3 
2 2 = 2 2 
 2  and sec 30 ° = 
∴ p=6 (2 )2 +    3
 3
19. (b) Assertion is a basic proportionality theorem and 4 12 − 4
Reason is a mid-point theorem. But mid-point theorem 4−
is not the correct explanation of basic proportionality = 3 = 3
4 12 + 4
theorem. 4+
3 3 (1)
Hence, Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but 8 1
Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of = =
16 2
Assertion (A).
 Or 24. Out of 1000 lottery tickets one ticket can be chosen in
1 1000 ways.
sin 2 θ −
sin 2 θ − sec 2 θ cos 2
θ ∴ Total number of elementary events = 1000 (1/2)
LHS = 2
= 2
tan θ sin θ
It is given that there are 5 prizes on these 1000 tickets.
cos 2 θ Therefore,
 1 sin A  Number of ways of selecting a prize ticket = 5 (1/2)
Q sec A = cos A and tan A = cos A 
 
∴ Favourable number of elementary events = 5 (1/2)
sin 2 θ cos 2 θ − 1
5
cos 2 θ sin 2 θ cos 2 θ − 1 cos 2 θ Hence, P(winning a prize) = = 0.005
= 2
= × 1000 (1/2)
sin θ cos 2 θ sin 2 θ
cos θ2
(1) 25. In throwing the cube any one of the six faces may come
2 2 2 2 upward.
sin θ cos θ − 1 sin θ cos θ 1
= = − 2 Total number of elementary events = 6
sin 2 θ sin 2 θ sin θ
(i) There are three faces bearing letter A.
= cos 2 θ − cosec 2θ Q 1 = cosec A
 sin A  ∴ Favourable number of elementary events = 3
(1) 3 1
Hence, P (getting A) = =
= RHS Hence proved. 6 2 (1)
23. Since, lengths of the tangents drawn from an external (ii) There is no face bearing letter D.
point to a circle are equal. ∴ Favourable number of elementary events = 0
∴ AF = AE [from point A] …(i) 0
Hence, P (getting D) = = 0
BD = BF [from point B] …(ii) 6 (1)
and CE = CD [from point C] …(iii) Or
On adding Eqs. (i), (ii) and (iii), we get Total number of balls in the bag = 2 + 3 + 4 = 9
∴Total number of elementary events = 9
AF + BD + CE = AE + BF + CD
(i) There are 2 green balls in the bag
Now, perimeter of ∆ABC = AB + BC + AC
A ∴Favourable number of elementary event = 2
2
Hence, P(getting a green ball) =
9 (1)
(ii) There are 4 black balls in the bag.
F E
∴Favourable number of elementary events = 4
4
Hence, P(getting a black ball) =
9 (1)
B D C
⇒ Perimeter of ∆ABC 26. Let AB = h km be the height of the mountain. Let C be
a point at a distance of x km from the base of the
= ( AF + FB) + (BD + CD ) + ( AE + EC ) (1) mountain such that ∠ACB = 60 ° and let D be a point at
⇒ Perimeter of ∆ABC a distance of 10 km from C along the same line.
= ( AF + AE ) + (BF + BD ) + (CD + CE ) Then, ∠ADB = 30 °
⇒ Perimeter of ∆ABC = 2 AF + 2 BD + 2CE and AD = AC + DC = (x + 10 ) km
B
[from Eqs. (i), (ii) and (iii), we get AE = AF, BD = BF
and CD = CE]
⇒ Perimeter of ∆ABC = 2( AF + BD + CE ) h km
1
⇒ AF + BD + CE = (Perimeter of ∆ABC)
2 30° 60°
D A
Hence, AF + BD + CE = AE + BF + CD C
(1)
1
= (Perimeter of ∆ABC) In right angled ∆BAC,
2 P AB
Hence proved. (1) tan 60°= =
B AC
Lengths of tangents drawn from h
Value Point ⇒ 3 = ⇒h = x 3 …(i)
external point to a circle are equal. x
 In right angled ∆BAD, (sec 2 θ − 1) + tan 2 θ + 2 sec θ tan θ
= (1)
AB sec 2 θ + 2 sec θ tan θ + (1 + tan 2 θ)
tan 30° =
AD (1)
tan 2 θ + tan 2 θ + 2 sec θ tan θ
1 h =
⇒ = sec 2 θ + 2 sec θ tan θ + sec 2 θ
3 x + 10
[Q sec 2 A − tan 2 A = 1]
1 x 3 2 tan 2 θ + 2 tan θ sec θ
⇒ = [using Eq. (i)] = (1)
3 x + 10 2 sec 2 θ + 2 sec θ tan θ
⇒ x + 10 = 3 (x 3 ) 2 tan θ(tan θ + sec θ )
=
⇒ x + 10 = 3x ⇒ 3x − x = 10 2 sec θ(sec θ + tan θ )
⇒ 2 x = 10 ⇒ x = 5 =
tan θ
=
sin θ Q tan A = sin A 
sec θ cos θ sec θ  cos A 
∴ h=5 3 [from Eq. (i)]
= sinθ = RHS Q cos A = 1 
Hence, the height of mountain is 5 3 km. (1)  sec A 
Use the suitable trigonometric ratios Hence proved. (1)
Common for finding the sides of the right
Mistake angled triangle. Or
sin θ + cos θ sin θ − cos θ
LHS = +
27. Let the length of the rectangle = x units sin θ − cos θ sin θ + cos θ
and breadth of the rectangle = y units (sin θ + cos θ )2 + (sin θ − cos θ )2
=
Then, area of the rectangle = x y sq units (sin θ − cos θ )(sin θ + cos θ )
When the length is reduced by 5 units and the breadth is sin 2 θ + cos 2 θ + 2 sin θ cos θ + sin 2 θ + cos 2 θ
increased by 2 units, then new length = (x − 5) units
− 2 sin θ cos θ
and new breadth = ( y + 2 ) units. =
sin 2 θ − cos 2 θ
∴ New area of rectangle = (x − 5)( y + 2 ) sq units
[Q (a ± b)2 = a2 + b2 ± 2 ab] (2)
Given, x y − (x − 5)( y + 2 ) = 80
2 sin 2 θ + 2 cos 2 θ
⇒ 5 y − 2 x = 70 ... (i) (1) =
sin 2 θ − cos 2 θ
When the length is increased by 10 units and the breadth
is decreased by 5 units, then 2(sin 2 θ + cos 2 θ )
=
new length = (x + 10 )units sin 2 θ − cos 2 θ
2
and new breadth = ( y − 5)units = [Q sin 2 A + cos 2 A = 1]
sin θ − cos 2 θ
2
∴ New area = (x + 10 ) ( y − 5) sq units
= RHS Hence proved (1)
∴ (x + 10 )( y − 5) − xy = 50
⇒ 10 y − 5x = 100 29. Given equation is
1 1 1
⇒ 2 y − x = 20 ... (ii) − =
x−3 x+ 5 6
On multiplying Eq. (ii) by 2 and subtracting the result
(x + 5) − (x − 3) 1
from Eq. (i), we get ⇒ =
(x − 3)(x + 5) 6
y = 30 (1)
x + 5− x + 3 1
On putting y = 30 in Eq. (ii), we get ⇒ 2 =
x + 5x − 3x − 15 6
(2 × 30 ) − x = 20 8 1
⇒ 60 − x = 20 ⇒ 2
=
x + 2 x − 15 6
⇒ x = (60 − 20 ) = 40 ⇒ x 2 + 2 x − 15 = 48
∴ x = 40 and y = 30 ⇒ x 2 + 2 x − 63 = 0 (1½)
Hence, length is 40 units and breadth is 30 units. (1) 2
⇒ x + 9x − 7 x − 63 = 0 [by splitting middle term]
28. We have, ⇒ x(x + 9) − 7(x + 9) = 0
p2 − 1 (sec θ + tan θ )2 − 1
LHS = = ⇒ (x − 7 )(x + 9) = 0
p2 + 1 (sec θ + tan θ )2 + 1
⇒ x − 7 = 0 or x + 9 = 0
sec 2 θ + tan 2 θ + 2 sec θ tan θ − 1 ⇒ x = 7 or x = −9 (1½)
=
sec 2 θ + tan 2 θ + 2 sec θ tan θ + 1
30. In this problem, we have to find the maximum number We know that, the opposite sides of a parallelogram
of barfis in each stack and the number of stacks will are equal in length.
then be the least. The area of the tray that is used up ∴ AB = CD and AD = BC (1)
will be the least.
2 2 2 2
Now, AB = (−1 − 3) + (−3 + 4) = (−4) + (1)
Thus, we have to find HCF (420, 130). (1)
= 16 + 1 = 17 units
Using prime factorisation, we get
∴ CD = 17 units
420 = 2 2 × 3 × 5 × 7
and 130 = 2 × 5 × 13 (1) and AD = (−2 − 3)2 + (1 + 4)2 = (−5)2 + (5)2
= 25 + 25 = 50 units
Now, HCF (420, 130 ) = Product of the smallest power of
∴ BC = 50 units
each common prime factor
Hence, length of sides of the parallelogram are
= 2 × 5 = 10
Therefore, the sweet seller can make stacks of 10 for 17 units, 17 units, 50 units and 50 units. (1)
both kind of barfi. (1)
32. Given, radius of hemisphere (r )
Or = radius of conical part (r )
Let us assume on the contrary that 3 − 2 5 is rational.
= 7 cm (1)
Then, there exist coprime positive integers a and b
such that and total height of toy (h ) = 33 cm

a
3−2 5 =
b (1)

33 cm
a 3b − a
⇒ 2 5 = 3− ⇒ 5=
b 2b
3b − a
Since, a and b are integers, therefore is a rational. 7 cm
2b
Thus, 5 is rational. (1) (1)
This contradict the fact that 5 is irrational. ∴ Height of conical part
So, our supposition is incorrect. = (Total height of toy)
Hence, 3 − 2 5 is an irrational number. − (Radius or height of hemisphere)
Hence proved. (1) = 33 − 7 =26 cm (1)

31. Let (x, y ) be the coordinates of vertex D. We know that Now, slant height of conical part,
the diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other. l = h 2 + r 2 = (26)2 + (7)2
Therefore, mid-points of diagonals AC and BD are
same. Consequently, the coordinates of their = 676 + 49 = 725 = 26.92 cm (1)
mid-points are same and hence,
∴ Total surface area of toy
 x − 1 y − 3  3 − 6 −4 + 2 
 ,  = ,  = Curved surface area of hemisphere
 2 2   2 2 
D (x, y) + Curved surface area of cone
C (–6, 2)
2
= 2 πr + πrl = πr (2 r + l )
22
= × 7 (2 × 7 + 26. 92 )
7
= 22 (14 + 26. 92 )

A (3, –4) B (–1, –3) = 22 × 40.92 = 900.24 cm 2

(1)
Hence, the total surface area of toy is 900.24 cm 2 . (1)
 x − 1 y − 3  −3 
⇒  ,  =  , − 1 Or
 2 2  2 
x −1 3 y−3 Given, radius of hemisphere (r )
⇒ = − and = −1 = radius of cylinder (r ) = 7 cm
2 2 2
Total height of utensil = 13 cm
⇒ x − 1 = − 3 and y − 3 = − 2
∴ Height of cylindrical part of utensil
⇒ x = − 2 and y = 1
= Total height of utensil
Hence, the coordinates of D are (−2, 1.) − Height (or radius) of hemisphere
 34. Now, cumulative frequency of the classes is given
below
6 cm
Cumulative
Class-interval Frequency
7 cm 13 cm frequency
Below 10 15 15
7 cm 10-20 35 − 15 = 20 35
20-30 60 − 35 = 25 60
⇒ h = 13 − 7 = 6 cm (2) 30-40 84 − 60 = 24 84
Capacity of utensil = Volume of cylindrical part 40-50 96 − 84 = 12 96 (cf)
+ Volume of hemisphere 50-60 127 − 96 = 31 (f ) 127
2 22 60-70 198 − 127 = 71 198
∴Volume of cylinder = πr h = × 7 × 7 × 6 = 924 cm 3
7
(1) 70-80 251 − 198 = 53 251
2 3
∴Volume of hemisphere = πr Total N = 251
3
2 22 (1½)
= × ×7 ×7 ×7 N 251
3 7 Here, = = 125. 5 which is not an integer.
2 2
= 718.67 cm 3 (1) N
Cumulative frequency just greater than is 127.
∴ Capacity of utensil = Volume of hemisphere 2
+ Volume of cylinder Since, cumulative frequency 127 belongs to the class in
= 924 + 718.67 50-60, therefore median class is 50-60.
= 1642.67 cm 3 (1) Here, l = 50, cf = 96, f = 31, N = 251 and h = 10
N
33. Given In trapezium ABCD, − cf
Now, median, M = l + 2 ×h ... (i) (2)
AB||DC and EF|| AB f
AE BF 125. 5 − 96
To prove = ∴ Median, M = 50 + × 10
ED FC 31
Construction Join AC to intersect EF at G. 295
= 50 +
31
A B = 50 + 9. 516 = 59. 52 (approx.) (1½)
E G F Or
Age Number of Class x i − a x i − 30
ui = = fi ⋅ ui
(in years) patients (fi ) mark (xi ) h 10
D C 5-15 6 10 –2 – 12
(1½)
15-25 11 20 –1 – 11
Proof Since, AB||DC and EF || AB
25-35 21 30 = a 0 0
∴ EF ||DC [since, lines parallel to the same
35-45 23 40 1 23
line are also parallel to each other]
45-55 14 50 2 28
In ∆ADC, EG||DC [Q EF || DC ]
55-65 5 60 3 15
By using basic proportionality theorem, Σ fi u i =
AE AG Total N = 80
= ...(i) 43
ED GC
(2)
In ∆ABC, GF || AB [Q EF || AB] (1½) So, (assumed mean) a = 30, (class width)
By using basic proportionality theorem, 6

CG CF AG BF h = 10, (total observations), N = 80 and ∑ fi u i = 43.

= or = ...(ii) i =1
AG BF GC CF
[On taking reciprocal of the terms] From the given data, we have the modal class 35-45.
From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get [Q it has largest frequency among the given
classes of the data]
AE BF
= Hence proved. (2) So, (lower modal class) l = 35, f1 = 23, f0 = 21, f2 = 14
ED FC
and (class width) h = 10 (1)
  f −f  (ii) In ∆ABD,
∴ Mode = l +  1 0  × h
2 f1 − f0 − f2  AD 2 = AB 2 + BD 2 = (20 )2 + (20 )2
 23 − 21  = 400 + 400 = 800
= 35 +   × 10
 46 − 21 − 14  ⇒ AD = 28.28 m (approx.) (1)
20 (iii) In ∆BCD,
= 35 + = 35 + 1.8
11 BC
tan 60° =
= 36. 8 yr (1) BD
AB + AC
Now, let us find the mean of the data. ⇒ 3=
20
Now, by step deviation method, 20 + AC
1 6 1 ⇒ 3=
Mean = a + h × × Σ fi u i = 30 + 10 × × 43 20 (1)
N i =1 80
⇒ 20 + AC = 20 3
= 30 + 5. 37 = 35.37 yr
⇒ AC = 20 3 − 20
Thus, mode = 36.8 yr and mean = 35. 37 yr. So, we
= 20( 3 − 1) = 20 × 0.732
conclude that the maximum number of patients
=14.64 m (approx.) (1)
admitted in the hospital are of age 36.8 yr (approx.),
Or
whereas an average age of a patient admitted to the
Let θ be the angle of elevation of the Sun and BE be
hospital is 35.37 yr. (1)
the length of the shadow of (tower + flag).
35. Let α and 2α are the zeroes of the polynomial C
2 x 2 − 5x − (2 p + 1).
5 A
Then, α + 2α =
2
Q sum of zeroes = − coefficient of x 
 θ
coefficient of x 2 
B E (1)
5 5
⇒ 3α = ⇒ α = In ∆BEC,
2 6
BC 1
5 5 tanθ = = [given]
∴ 2α = 2 × = BE 3
6 3
5 5 ⇒ θ = 30 ° Q tan 30 °= 1 
So, the zeroes of the polynomial are and .  3 
6 3 (2)
(1)
−2 p − 1
Now, α × 2α = 37. (i) Area of sector OSRO = θ × πr 2
2
360 °
Q product of zeroes = constant term  (1)
 90 ° 22
coefficient of x 2  = × × 21 × 21
360 ° 7
5 5 −2 p − 1
∴ × = 9702
6 3 2 = = 346. 5 cm 2
28 (1)
25 −2 p − 1
⇒ = θ
18 2 (ii) Length of arc SR = × 2 πr
360 °
⇒ 25 = 9 (−2 p − 1)
90 ° 22
⇒ 25 = −18 p − 9 = ×2 × × 21
360 ° 7
⇒ 18 p = −9 − 25
83160
⇒ 18 p = −34 = = 33 cm
2520 (1)
−34 −17
⇒ p= = (2) (iii) Cost of golden plating = (cost per unit)
18 9
× (area of golden plated region)
36. (i) In ∆ABD,
AB 20 ∴Area of golden plated region = Area of ∆OPQ
tan 45° = = − area of sector OSRO
BD BD
20 1
⇒ 1= = × 29 × 29 − 346. 5
BD 2 (1)
2
⇒ BD = 20 m (1) = 420 . 5 − 346. 5 = 74 cm
∴ Cost = 5 × 74 = ` 370 (1)
 Or ∴ 78 = 8 + (n − 1)5
∴ Area of major sector = Area of circle ⇒ 70 = (n − 1)5
− area of minor sector ⇒ n − 1 = 14
90 ° 2 ⇒ n = 15
= πr 2 − πr
360 ° So, 15th term is the last term.
1 3
= πr 2 − πr 2 = πr 2 15 15
∴ S n = [8 + 78] = [86] = 15 × 43 = 645
4 4 2 2 (1)
3 22
= × × 21 × 21 Or
4 7
29106 Here, a = 11 and d = 14 − 11 = 3
= = 1039. 5 cm 2 Let the sum of n terms be 245.
28 (2)
Then, S n = 245
38. (i) Sequence I 11, 14, 17, 20 …… n
Here, 14 − 11 = 17 − 14 = 20 − 17 = 3 ⇒ [2 a + (n − 1)d ] = 245
2
Hence, it is an AP. ⇒ n [22 + (n − 1)3] = 490
Sequence II 2, 4, 7, 11, 16, …… ⇒ [22 + 3n − 3]n = 490
Here, 4 − 2 = 2, 7 − 4 = 3, 11 − 7 = 4, 16 − 11 = 5, …… ⇒ [3n + 19]n = 490 (1)
(1/2)
Hence, it is not an AP. ⇒ 3n 2 + 19n − 490 = 0
−19 ± 361 + 5880
Sequence III 8, 13, 18, 23, …… ⇒ n=
6
Here, 13 − 8 = 18 − 13 = 23 − 18 = 5, ……
−19 ± 6241
Hence, it is an AP. (1/2) =
6
(ii) General term of an AP is Tn = a + (n − 1)d (1)
−19 ± 79
(iii) Sum of n terms of an AP, =
6
n −19 + 79 60
S n = [a + l ], ∴ n= = = 10
2 6 6
where a is the first term and l is the last term. So, 10 terms of Sequence I must be added to get the
We know, an = a + (n − 1)d sum 245. (1)
Here, a = 8, d = 13 − 8 = 5 and an = 78 (1)